Even though my husband is a very picky eater, sometimes he surprises me! The last time I was at Aldi I noticed a new item in the Italian food section – Roasted Garlic Risotto. At less than $2 I thought it was worth a shot!
I’ve never made risotto from scratch but I know from watching Masterchef that it’s not something you whip up quickly, so I wondered how this “ready in 20 minutes” packet would taste. I made this risotto to go along with the pork chops and mushrooms (a dish I knew Paul liked) and was pleasantly surprised that we both really liked it!
On The Menu
Breakfast:
- English Muffins with Peanut Butter
- Oatmeal and Blueberries
Lunch:
- Leftovers
- Chicken Salad (roasted chicken + mayo + Aldi’s Everything Bagel Seasoning)
Supper:
- Roasted Potato Bacon Soup/Tossed Salad
- Spaghetti with Ground Turkey/Caesar Salad
- Tuscan Sausage and White Bean Soup (I added spinach)
- Alice Springs Chicken/Birds Eye Steamfresh Roasted Red Potatoes/Peas
- Pork Chops with Mushrooms/Roasted Garlic Risotto/Southern Green Beans
- Salads with “Grilled” Balsamic Chicken Tenders
- The Best Sunday Roast Beef/Mashed Potatoes/Garlic Green Beans
Snacks and Dessert:
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That all sounds (and looks!) so tasty. We made Chex mix this week too; it’s a fun snack that’s so easy to change up.
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Yes! Chex Mix is good any time!
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Those scones look yummy! I always get excited when we find a new side or a new recipe my family enjoys. Last week, everyone ate everything I made. I felt like I hit the dinner lottery 🙂
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That is definitely a win!!
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I will have to look for this at Aldi! I love risotto! The picture of those scones is beautiful! The scones look delicious and that shot is 👌.
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Thank you! ❤ I hope you can find the risotto – it's so good! There's also an asparagus one I imagine you'd like.
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I’m a newer follower of your blog, but love these posts! So helpful for weekly meal prep. 🙂
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
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I’m so glad to have your here – and I’m glad our blogger paths have crossed! I’ve been blogging since 2013 and I see you’ve been around longer than that. Nice to meet you!! 🙂
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